Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2. 9 bed detached house for sale

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Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2. 9 bed detached house for sale

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2.
£7,650,000

Our Summary

  • The Dower House is currently used asoffices and will require modernisation and the relevant planning consents to be returned to a private residence
  • Linked to the house is a charming Coach House with garage bay and former stables, and provide enormous potential for incorporation into the ground floor living area subject to the usual planning and listed consents

Description

This property, Lot 1 Bingham's Melcombe, is a historic family home with enormous charm and historical pedigree, situated on a 103-acre estate in Dorset. The house, which has been in the same family for two generations, boasts a mix of 17th and 18th-century panelling, elaborate chimney pieces, and original fireplaces. The property also features beautiful gardens, laid out by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, which include a formal courtyard, a bowling green, and a tennis court. The estate also includes a park, farmland, and a thatched stable block. Additionally, there are several other lots available, including the Dower House, a Grade II listed property with 6.5 acres of gardens, and several cottages and a former mill house. The estate is located in a rural setting, with easy access to nearby towns and cities, and offers a range of amenities, including schools, shops, and transportation links.